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We're thrilled to share that Lambeth Council has approved plans for our Hardess Yard development in Brixton. Featuring 320 co-living studios and over 1,400 sqm of light industrial space for local enterprises, Hardess Yard is our largest co-living scheme to date. Delivered in collaboration with Mitheridge Capital Management and designed by PLP Architecture, the development will include extensive amenities, including workspaces, resident lounges, communal kitchens, a state-of-the-art gym, and external spaces including a roof terrace and pocket park. Located on the fringe of the Brixton Creative Enterprise Zone, Hardess Yard will target WELL Platinum and BREEAM Outstanding certifications, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability. Hardess Yard represents a significant step forward in LGL’s strategy of creating the very best in sustainable urban living at scale.  Many thanks to everyone involved in helping us reach this milestone.  Maddox Planning Integration K2 Construction Management  Kanda Consulting VervLife DS2  Turkington Martin AND London Caneparo Associates Heyne Tillett Steel Joe Green, Harry Green, Harry Keen, Mateo Luca-Lion   #HardessYard #PlanningApproval #Brixton #CoLiving #UrbanRegeneration #LGL #LondonDevelopment

🙌 1 building complete, 1 to go...

Plans have been revealed that show proposals to transform the building that currently houses Swansea’s McDonalds at Castle Square. The proposals by local development group Kartay involve remodelling the empty third and fourth floors of the five-story building and building a five-story extension. Developer say the proposed refurbishment will provide 29 apartments to the upper floors, including 16 one-bedroom flats and 13 two-bedroom flats. https://lnkd.in/gik_JK6e #swansea #citycentre 

𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 Allenby Commercial is offering design and build opportunities ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 sq ft at The Point, located next to the Fruit Market at Priory Park. A 14,000 sq ft unit is nearing completion, with half of the space already leased to a creative business drawn to its stylish, energy-efficient design. Development director Charlie Allenby highlighted the modern European style and solar panels contributing to an EPC A rating, noting that the new tenant’s arrival is expected to spark further interest in the remaining space. Surveyor Jordan Stokes emphasised the prime location's appeal, benefiting from strong transport links and a diverse mix of businesses. Allenby is also progressing with the transformation of Europa House into Monocle, offering 60,000 sq ft of space, and expanding at Base, Hull, which now houses 75 businesses. Click the link below to read more and follow Commerce & Industry for more regional updates. #AllenbyCommercial #ThePoint #PrioryPark #HullBusiness #DesignAndBuild #EnergyEfficient #CommercialProperty #BaseHull https://lnkd.in/en_FQw2B

I think Paul Read is right. It would be fantastic if people in the UK affordable housing sector shared something about schemes that have been career highlights and explained why. I tag Paul Read to go first, as it was his idea! He can tag others to contribute next! It will be interesting to see if there are common denominator or surprising factors that could benefit affordable housing going forwards. #AffordableHousingStory

[NEWS] Brixton coliving scheme secures planning Mitheridge Capital Management and LGL have received planning consent for a coliving and light-industrial development in Brixton, south London. 🏙️✨ The Hardess Yard project, designed by PLP Architecture, will feature 320 coliving studios, 1,400 square metres of industrial space for creative SMEs, and new public areas including a pocket park. The development is aiming for WELL Platinum and BREEAM Outstanding ratings. Daniel Rastegar of Mitheridge said: “This scheme will provide quality homes with flexible terms for Brixton and Lambeth.” Harry Green from LGL highlighted the potential of under-utilised sites across London, and Andrei Martin from PLP added that the project will create a vibrant space combining living, work, and community. Read the full article HERE >> https://lnkd.in/gQ9gnHiw Reading time: < 1 minute #brixtoncoliving #planningapproval #londondevelopment #coliving #dustainabledesign

Exciting News: Full Planning Permission secured for Alterations and Extensions to the Former Beales Department Store in Bournemouth!   We're thrilled to announce that tor&co has secured full planning permission for the transformation of the iconic former Beales department store in Bournemouth into a vibrant mixed-use scheme!   This project will create:   130 new residential flats 3 hybrid-use commercial units across basement and first floor A gym and swimming pool across basement to upper ground floor 42 parking spaces on subterranean levels, accessed by two car lifts    tor&co provided a comprehensive range of services for the private client, including architecture, planning, heritage, landscape architecture, and viability expertise.    We worked collaboratively with BCP Council and consultees to navigate the complex constraints including the close proximity to multiple designated and non-designated heritage assets, including the grade I listed St Peter’s Church.   The consented scheme retains the existing building’s core structure and introduces many design features which nod to the historic design. The development was praised by the case officer for its efforts to preserve the non-designated heritage asset.   This development will not only help to address Bournemouth's significant housing need but also revitalise the building through the re-instatement of commercial uses at ground floor, animating the building throughout the daytime and into the evening. The substantial public benefits were considered by officers to outweigh the harm identified to heritage assets.    #torandco #planningpermission #mixeduse #redevelopment #bournemouth #housing #heritage #urbanregeneration

Development Projects I'm Most Proud Of: Chater House, Roman Road, Bethnal Green This is going back a while. It was the 1990s and I'd just moved from Southampton to London and taken on my first team manager role for South London Family Housing Association. I was given this project to take on a somewhat 'unloved' ex-Council block and turn it into a Shared Ownership scheme. I felt that, to make a success of this, some imagination was going to be required. Working with the Employer's Agents and Architects, we put a lot of work in to the design. We picked up on some elements of the architectural style of the existing building and settled on an art-deco theme to build upon. The flats were re-configured, and this resulted in creating a couple of maisonettes at the end of some of the upper floors. Space was at a premium in these, so we created maisonettes with spiral staircases (I can't imagine making a choice like that now!). I also remember we paid a lot of attention to the interiors of the new lifts in the block, including installing a faux-walnut finish. All the front doors had port-hole style round windows in them. It wasn't the cheapest refurbishment, but it stacked up financially, and it looked what I considered to be very attractive at the end of the job. The proof of the pudding was in the sales, which were impressively quick. I looked the building up and found the photo below on Flickr. I think the building still looks attractive decades later, and the flats seem to be holding their value on the resale market. For many years since, I've frequently asked colleagues what the USP is for the individual schemes they're working on. Design matters. It's what gives places longevity and enhances people's lives. I know that there's a shortage of affordable housing and an ambition to deliver more at volume, but let's not just throw up ugly crap that we'll be ashamed of as our careers reach maturity. There are lots of projects ongoing where people put the effort in to creating an attractive place for a community to thrive, but that's not always the case. Like me, later in your career you'll want to look back on projects you've been involved in and enjoy a little heart swell about places where you really made a difference. Make it happen! I seem to remember the Architects and Employer's Agents were Baily Garner LLP. #AffordableHousingStory

For a 365m two-tower skyscraper, the developer should consider using next-generation #Hyprlift elevators which would allow for a much narrower building core, thereby freeing up valuable interior space.

Refurbishment works have commenced on the first phase to transform the historic Leamington Spa Town Hall into a creative hub. The project, undertaken for Warwick District Council, marks a significant step in revitalising the landmark building, built in 1884, with improvements set to enhance accessibility, safety, and functionality. Read more: https://bit.ly/40rY1sK #creativehub #townhall